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School Board approves raise for Richmond County bus drivers
Written by Staff Report
HAMLET — Richmond County school bus drivers will be getting a bump in their paychecks next year.
RichmondCC expands 'Growing Our Own' initiative in deal with Lees-McRae
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — Future teachers who get their start at Richmond Community College now have a private school option to earn their bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate.
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson seriously considering run for U.S. Senate
Written by Dallas Woodhouse - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican, is thinking seriously about a run for U.S. Senate in 2022 and plans to announce his decision within days, multiple sources tell Carolina Journal.
State agency grants air quality permit to International Tie Disposal for proposed Richmond County biochar plant
Written by William R. Toler
HAMLET — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality has granted a synthetic minor air quality permit to a company that plans to create biochar from discarded railroad ties.
Fabric for new Army uniforms made at Richmond County Burlington plant
Written by Staff Report
CORDOVA — If you happen to see a soldier in the U.S. Army’s new service uniform, you may be surprised to know it got its start in Richmond County.
Richmond County Health Department halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine after FDA, CDC reccomendation following blood clot reactions
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — All Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Richmond County have been canceled until further notice after a pause was recommended by federal health officials.
National Work Zone Memorial travels to North Carolina
Written by Press Release
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY — The National Work Zone Memorial, which honors people killed in highway work zones, is on public display this week in North Carolina.
House committee set to debate bill fully reopening bars, restaurants
Written by William R. Toler
RALEIGH — A House Judiciary committee is scheduled Tuesday, April 13, to take up a bill that would fully reopen bars and restaurants, as long as they follow specific safety guidelines.
Republican lawmakers defend N.C. voter ID law in court
Written by John Trump - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Three years after the N.C. electorate decided to add a voter identification requirement to the state constitution, Republican lawmakers are defending voter ID in court.
REPORT: County, state workers pick up 5.2 tons of litter in Richmond County
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — More than 5 tons of garbage was picked up from Richmond County roads during March, according to the solid waste report.
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Former Gov. Pat McCrory plans to announce U.S. Senate run
Written by Dallas Woodhouse - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — Former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory on Wednesday, April 14, plans to announce on his radio show he will immediately enter the race for U.S. Senate in 2022, sources confirm to Carolina Journal.
Richmond County bikers raise around $10K in Caleb Bundy Memorial Ride
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Members of Richmond County’s motorcycle community opened their hearts and their wallets for a ride Sunday afternoon to support their “family,” raising around $10,000.
Applications open for bicycle and pedestrian planning grants
Written by William R. Toler
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications from communities for the 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative. The program provides funding for municipalities across the state to develop comprehensive bicycle or pedestrian plans.
RichmondCC invites public to Program Fair on April 20
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College invites the community to come out for its Program Fair on Tuesday, April 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cole Auditorium on the Hamlet Campus. The College will be showcasing all of its programs and services with both indoor and outdoor displays.
